editor

  • What-Makes-a-Good-Editor_24F_-1.jpg

    What Makes a Good Editor?

    What Makes a Good Editor?

    May 29, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    Whether you’re looking to engage one or become one, it’s a crucial question: What makes a good editor? There’s probably more to it than you imagine. It’s not just correcting the odd typo and dealing with rogue apostrophes. By the end of this post, we hope you’ll have a better idea of what to look […]

    Read more
  • X-Things-to-Include-in-a-Freelance-Editing-Invoice_23F_.jpg

    5 Things to Include in a Freelance Editing Invoice

    5 Things to Include in a Freelance Editing Invoice

    Aug 23, 2023

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    Whether you’re entirely new to freelance editing or have years of experience, knowing how to create an editing invoice is essential. Invoicing is one of the most crucial aspects of your business. It’s how you keep track of all the projects you’ve completed and ensure you get paid on time. If that sounds stressful, don’t […]

    Read more
Big arrow
Small arrow

7 Things to Include in a Freelance Editing Contract

  • How-to-Become-a-Technical-Editor_23F_.jpg

    How to Become a Technical Editor

    Jul 31, 2023

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    A technical editor reviews documents written in a technical area, for example, science, health care, engineering, and technology. They work alongside a technical writer to ensure that the text is clear, comprehensive, and error-free and that the language and formatting are consistent throughout. The duties of the technical editor vary depending on the industry, but […]

    Read more
  • How-to-Become-a-Freelance-Legal-Editor_23F_.jpg

    How to Become a Freelance Legal Editor

    May 12, 2023

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    Legal editing can be a rewarding career that is particularly popular among freelancers. But breaking into this specialized industry can seem like a daunting task, especially if you haven’t been an editor for long. In this post, we explain: What Is Legal Writing? Legal writing is any type of writing that is produced within the […]

    Read more
  • How to Become a Book Editor

    How to Become a Book Editor

    Mar 04, 2023

    • Creative Writing
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    If you’ve always dreamed of being a book editor, this guide is for you. Here, we provide an overview of the different roles available for book editors, as well as tips on how to land your ideal career. What Does a Book Editor Do? First things first: What does being a book editor actually involve?  […]

    Read more
  • Such as vs. Like: What’s the Difference?

    Such As vs. Like: What’s the Difference?

    Feb 13, 2023

    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips

    While they may seem interchangeable, the terms “such as” and “like” actually have different meanings and are used in different ways. While “like” is used to compare things with similar characteristics, “such as” is used to introduce specific examples.  In this blog post, we’ll explore how and when to use these two terms and what […]

    Read more
  • What Is Sensational Spelling?

    What Is Sensational Spelling?

    Feb 11, 2023

    • Business Writing
    • Editing Tips
    • Spelling

    As a proofreader or editor, you’re used to spotting and correcting spelling errors. But what if the spelling error is intentional? In today’s blog post, we’re discussing sensational spelling – the deliberate misspelling of a word or term to draw an audience’s attention – and how to use it effectively. Sensational spelling is common in […]

    Read more
  • What Are Trigger Words? (And How to Use Them in Writing)

    What Are Trigger Words? (And How to Use Them in Writing)

    Feb 06, 2023

    • Business Writing
    • Editing Tips

    Trigger words are a common marketing tool used in business copywriting. In this post, we’ll explain what trigger words are and share our top tips to help you edit them in your clients’ writing. What Are Trigger Words? Trigger words (or power words) are words or phrases that compel the reader to take an action, […]

    Read more
  • What Is Developmental Editing?

    What Is Developmental Editing?

    What Is Developmental Editing?

    Jan 30, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills And Experience
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Before a manuscript is published, it goes through several stages of editing, and traditionally, each step is conducted separately. Developmental editing (also known as structural editing) is the essential first step that concerns the overall structure and content of a text. Keep reading to learn more about what’s involved in developmental editing and how it […]

    Read more
  • How to Edit Documents and Text for Accessibility

    How to Edit Documents and Text for Accessibility

    How to Edit Documents and Text for Accessibility

    Jan 14, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Formatting

    As an editor, you may be tasked with editing a document to improve accessibility. But what exactly does this involve? In this post, we’ll take you through what accessibility means in writing and our top tips for editing text with accessibility in mind. What Is Accessibility in Writing? Accessibility is the process of making sure […]

    Read more